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Risch, Menendez Introduce MCC Candidate Country Reform Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the MCC Candidate Country Reform Act, legislation to redefine the pool of candidate countries from which the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) selects its partners.
Risch Meets with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro:
Risch, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Peace Corps Reauthorization Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today were joined by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.)
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on PEPFAR at 20
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on PEPFAR at 20.
Risch on Current Fighting in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in response to fighting in Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces:
Risch: GAO Report Highlights Need for More Oversight of Child Protection Compacts
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s report highlighting a lack of accountability from the State Department over Child Protection Compacts (CPCs).
Senators Menendez, Risch, Schumer, McConnell Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Founding of the State of Israel
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)
Senators Menendez, Blackburn Introduce Armenian Genocide Education Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today was joined by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)
Menendez, Reed Statement on Joint U.S.-ROK Declaration on Measures to Enhance Extended Deterrence
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Jack Reed (D-R.I.)
SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: Review of the FY2024 USAID Budget Request
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today delivered the following opening statement at this morning’s full Committee hearing to review the FY2024 budget request for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Senators Menendez, Risch Urge POTUS’ Support for Legitimate Democratic Process in Lebanon
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concern regarding Lebanon’s ongoing political stalemate.
SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on 10th Anniversary of Rana Plaza Tragedy
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement on the 10th anniversary (April 24) of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Senators Menendez, Risch Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 70th Anniversary of U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty, Celebrating U.S.-ROK Alliance
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in addition to Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah)
Menendez, Risch Introduce MCC Candidate Country Reform Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the MCC Candidate Country Reform Act , legislation to redefine the pool of candidate countries from which the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) selects its partners.
SFRC Chairman Menendez, Senate Colleagues, Representatives of Cyprus, Greece, Israel Statement on Inaugural 3+1 Inter-Parliamentary Group Meeting
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today was joined by Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)
Senators Menendez, Risch Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Peace Corps Reauthorization Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today were joined by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.)
SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “PEPFAR at 20: Achieving and Sustaining Epidemic Control”
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today delivered the following opening statement at this morning’s full Committee hearing entitled “PEPFAR at 20: Achieving and Sustaining Epidemic Control.
SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Violence in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement in reaction to ongoing violence in Sudan:
Chairman Menendez Demands Humane Treatment for Alexei Navalny Following Reports of Deteriorating Health
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in reaction to reports of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s deteriorating health and to demand his swift release:
McCaul on Continued Efforts to Implement AUKUS
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on continuing efforts this Congress to implement AUKUS, building upon H.R. 1093 which passed the House overwhelmingly earlier this year.